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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 46.05 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 46.05 and 29.34 is: 44.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 46.05 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/46.05 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 46.05 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 1,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351.11/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.21

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